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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.21, 35,936.91 and 14,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.21, 35,936.91 and 14,104.55 is: 19,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.21 : 35,936.91 = 14,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.21/35,936.91 = 14,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.21x = 35,936.91 × 14,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.21x = 506,873,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,873,943.94/26,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.30

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